Mizuho Financial Group
Japan’s biggest banks expect another year of record profit
They project earnings will scale new heights as rising interest rates spur loan profitability
Japan’s Mizuho Q4 profit surges almost seven times
It is at 228.7 billion yen for the quarter, compared with 30.1 billion yen in the year-ago period
Mizuho plans to replace 5,000 clerical jobs with AI in 10 years
Global banks are heavily investing in artificial intelligence to improve operations ranging from product development to risk management
Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme
Its profit has increased to 329.9 billion yen from 289.2 billion yen in the year-ago period
Mizuho adds HSBC, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank hires in wave
The firm has also hired a former head of insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at HSBC in Paris
Senior loan bankers depart Mizuho, SMBC after Asia volumes slump
[TOKYO] Several senior loan bankers at Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. have left their roles in Asia, amid a slump in lending across the region that’s already prompted departu...
Japan’s Mizuho to buy majority of India’s Avendus from KKR for up to 81 billion yen
The buyout adds to Japanese financial institutions’ growing footprint in India
Mizuho Singapore Foundation partners Awwa to bring festive cheer to needy seniors
The bank’s Gift-a-Smile programme saw more than 380 gifts distributed to low-income families
Japan’s megabanks lift profit forecasts to record highs, step up buybacks
The banks’ strong Q2 earnings demonstrate their success in weathering uncertain global economic conditions
Japan’s Mizuho books 44% rise in Q2 profit, raises forecast
The company’s results show how Japan’s largest banks are cashing in on the end of ultra-low interest rates
